Such a sweetie! I think he will be the toast of Paris! P.S. Do you just carry him on with you in your hand luggage? In Australia we have such strict rules about pets and animals - it's three months in quarantine in both countries before the pet can stay.

LAURA - yes, he slept deeply all the way; I wish I could say the same!

DEIDRA - he wouldn't travel without his assistant...

DIANE - I don't know what year you had that experience, but now at least, it's quite simple to travel with a pet to France from the US (and vice versa). All you need is a rabies shot certificate as well as a "good health certificate" from a vet and you're good to go.When I went through customs today, no one even asked me for Benjy's papers, so it went super smoothly.And believe it or not, he has his own European Union Dog Passport, as he was born in France!!!I hope the quarantine was not too traumatic for your dear dog...

SAM - yes, I know, the quarantine laws in Australia are VERY strict... But between France and the US, it's quite simple, and he just travels with me as "hand luggage".

Flying my pug from Australia to Hawaii was extremely simple...in terms of paperwork, etc. No quarantine, he came off the plane, and came straight home with us. Emotionally, the poor little guy was SO traumatized, it was weeks before he settled back into normalcy. Won't be doing that again anytime soon. Apparently, Benjy is a world-class traveler, and takes it all in stride! :p

(BTW...what were you saying the other day about Lucky, lucky girl??????? PARIS?????)

CHRISY - oh yes, Paris is a very dog friendly city. Pooches are even allowed in restaurants!

MURALIMANOHAR - I'm surprised by what you write, as I always thought flying to Hawaii with a pet was complicated as it's an island.Your poor little one, I know how distressing travel can be for them. I hope he's now enjoying the smells and sounds of Hawaii?And YES, you are a lucky LUCKY girl; I went to Hawaii a few times and have nothing but magical memories of the place.

Mary Laure, what company do you use? I paid £625 last time to fly Tiger back from Gran Canaria to the UK... we used Ladyhaye. He had to go in the hold, also, and did I read somewhere that Benjy got to sit with you? Tiger is smaller than Benjy, I believe.

SAMMI - on Delta, KLM, Air France and other airlines I flew with Benjy, pets of up to 5 kg (about 10 pounds) can travel in the cabin as hand luggage, for a few of $100-150. Some airlines only allow pets in the hold.The "pet policy" really changes from one airline to the other. I always make sure to fly an airline that will allow Benjy to stay with me!